Canada’s reputation for soccer integrity was hit hard Wednesday — and risks further damage from spinoff investigations. PARIS, France — Canadian soccer officials admitted in evidence to FIFA that spying on opponents was routinely done, for the men’s national team as well as the women’s team which has been punished for using drones at the … Read more
That rinse between dives helps keep athletes at their very best. PARIS, France — During the diving competition at the Paris Olympics, divers will make multiple dives during the event. So why, if they know they’re just going to dive into the water again, do competitive divers head straight for the showers after each of … Read more
Team USA gymnast Jordan Chiles had the 4th highest overall score in qualifying, but won’t be allowed to compete in the All-Around final. Here’s why. PARIS, France — An International Gymnastics Federation rule will keep Jordan Chiles out of Thursday’s All-Around final at the Paris Olympics, despite posting the fourth-highest overall score during qualifying. Chiles’ teammates, … Read more
The decision to go ahead with the Seine swim for the triathlon competitions is a big win for the city and Olympics organizers. PARIS, France — After days of delays and uncertainty over water quality in the Seine River, the women’s and men’s Olympic triathlon races will go forward Wednesday with a swim in the famed … Read more
SAN ANTONIO — Dozens of athletes who were born, grew up or train in Texas are competing at the Paris Olympics this summer—and three of them with ties to San Antonio have a chance to make the Alamo City proud. San Antonio-born sprinter Fred Kerley is preparing for his shot at Olympic gold.. or rather, two … Read more
The same venue was the scene of violence and chaos when Morocco fans ran onto the field and threw bottles in their team’s win against Argentina. SAINT-ÉTIENNE, France — A fan had to be wrestled away from Guinea forward Aliou Balde after rushing the field Tuesday in another security incident during the Olympic men’s soccer … Read more
Biles helped put the U.S. back on top of the sport after a second-place finish three years ago in Tokyo. PARIS, France — Simone Biles and the rest of Team USA celebrated atop the podium after a dominant performance in the team final Tuesday. Biles, Sunisa Lee, Jordan Chiles and Jade Carey ended their “Redemption … Read more